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2015 Altec Aerial Device: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the 2015 Altec Aerial Device. The newest campaign is 25V562000. NHTSA received the report on 29 Aug 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Frame and Members. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V562000, in the NHTSA record

Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.
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Recall campaigns

20 campaigns, newest first. 34,176 units in total.

  • 25V562000Structure / Frame and Members
  • 25V250000Structure / Frame and Members
  • 24V015000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
  • 22V613000Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
  • 21V884000Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Turntable
  • 21V736000Structure / Frame and Members
  • 21V409000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
  • 20V502000Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control
  • 20V301000Trailer Hitches
  • 19V602000Equipment / Mechanical / Winch
  • 19V483000Service Brakes, Air
  • 18V728000Electrical System
  • 18V552000Structure
  • 18V348000Trailer Hitches
  • 18V110000Equipment
  • 17V560000Equipment
  • 17V175000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 16V710000Equipment
  • 16V536000Equipment / Mechanical / Winch
  • 15V473000Equipment

  1. 25V562000Received . 903 units.

    Structure / Frame and Members

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3246. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 25V250000Received . 103 units.

    Structure / Frame and Members

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will provide instructions for owners to inspect the mounting frame side plates for cracks. If cracks are found, Altec will repair the side plates as necessary, or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3215.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3215.

  3. 24V015000Received . 437 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 AT Series aerial devices. The cables in the engine compartment may contact the vehicle's hood, damaging the cables and causing a short circuit.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will inspect and relocate the cables and fuse blocks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3142.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3142. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 22V613000Received . 975 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 Aerial Devices. The weld between the base boom and the auger stow bracket could crack.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will inspect and repair cracks found in the base boom, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3017.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 21V884000Received . 4,055 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Turntable

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will repair the side plates as necessary, or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 840.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 840. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 21V736000Received . 2,115 units.

    Structure / Frame and Members

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2016 AT200A aerial devices. Cracks may develop in the legs of the mounting frame, which can cause the mounting frame side plate to break.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A broken side plate may result in pedestal and truck frame separation, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will repair the side plates as necessary, or provide a repair kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 836.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 836. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 21V409000Received . 1,977 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2005-2021 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T vehicles. The lower and upper boom raise spools can shift after releasing the joystick or control interlock.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unintended movement of the lower and upper booms increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will install a jumper hose and check valve into the boomtip tank lines and replace the overcenter blocking cartridge with an internally referenced drain path, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 823.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 823. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 20V502000Received . 17 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 LR7, ALB, AC18, AC23, and AC38 vehicles built on an International N9/N10 chassis. During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow. The increased pump flow can result in the moving speed of the boom changing.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The change in boom speed can result in unintended positioning of the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners, and dealers install an update that will reprogram the low idle preset to 850 RPM, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 774.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 774. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 20V301000Received . 396 units.

    Trailer Hitches

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Aerial Devices and body only units equipped with Class 3 towing hitches. The tow hitch may have incorrect load rating markings, and may have been damaged by unintentional overloading.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the bumper and receiver tube for damage and repairing as necessary and installing the proper hitch load rating placards on the unit. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 761.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 761. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 19V602000Received . 23 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Winch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Altec AM60E, AA55E, AH75/85/100, AH125, and AH150 Aerial Devices. The recovery winch valve may allow the winch to lift more than it is rated for.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners, and instruct owners to inspect the winch pressures and install an external pressure relief valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 734.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 734. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 19V483000Received . 957 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec TA45, TA50, TA55, TA60, L37, L39, LRV, LR7, A-T40C, T40P and AP45 vehicles equipped with air-cushioned pintle hitch and/or accessory air components. The accessories utilizing chassis air supply may be missing pressure protection valves. The accessory lines may not prevent service brake line pressure loss due to failure or leakage in the accessory air system. Additionally, the air cushioned pintle hook may have been connected to the incorrect air lines. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Loss of service brake pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pressure protection installation and repair any unit that does not pass inspection, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 724.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 724. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 18V728000Received . 24 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altec TA45M and AM50/55 aerial devices equipped with 500W DC-DC converters. Due to voltage and current spikes, the converter can fail and cause a fire.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the converter fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 500W DC-DC converter with one that has a revised design, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 699.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 699. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 18V552000Received . 530 units.

    Structure

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Aerial Devices equipped with aluminum work platforms. The platform mounting holes may fail, causing the platform to move unexpectedly.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the platform moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 689.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 689. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  14. 18V348000Received . 201 units.

    Trailer Hitches

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Altec LS63 and LS87 aerial devices equipped with a pintle hook mounted into the Class 3 receiver tube. This towing combination was shipped without a placard that provides the maximum allowable towing limit, possibly resulting in the receiver tube being overloaded.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An overloaded receiver tube could detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners, and provide them with a placard that states the limit of the receiver tube assembly as 600lbs vertical load, and 6,000lbs towing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 684.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 684. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  15. 18V110000Received . 18,000 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1997-2017 LRV, and LR7 Aerial devices. The platform leveling yoke may fail, possibly causing an occupant to fall from the platform.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Failure of the platform leveling yoke can cause the occupant of the platform to fall out, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the leveling system to verify the correct alignment, replacing any improperly aligned yokes, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 672.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 672. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  16. 17V560000Received . 143 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The jib mast on these vehicles may bend under load.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The jib mast may bend and fail, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners and test the jib mast, replacing any that fail, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 664.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 664. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  17. 17V175000Received . 335 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Aerial devices and Service Body Trucks equipped with certain JEMS 4A or JEMS 4E4 Idle Mitigation Systems (IMS). A cable within the IMS may have been improperly installed, possibly causing the cable to rub against an electrical component and short circuit.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A short circuit increases the risk of fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace and reroute the contactor cable within the IMS, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for the recall is CSN 646.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 646. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  18. 16V710000Received . 219 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 A65, A70, A75, A72-T, A77-T, and A82-T aerial devices manufactured April 15, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected aerial devices have a fiberglass cover over the boom tip that may have an improperly sized opening.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The improperly sized opening may allow the exposed metal tip of the boom to contact an electrically energized conductor, such as an overhead wire, increasing the risk of a injury to the boom operator.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any boom tip cover that has an improperly sized opening, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  19. 16V536000Received . 252 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Winch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, manufactured December 26, 2015, to March 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 635.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 635. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  20. 15V473000Received . 2,514 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Aerial Devices manufactured from June 1, 2006, through April 1, 2015. The affected aerial devices outrigger interlock control system may not detect proper deployment of the outriggers, allowing for instability of the boom.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the aerial device is operated while the outrigger is not properly deployed it can cause instability of the boom, increasing the risk of person injury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aerial device with a new outrigger interlock module, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 625.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 625. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19952
  2. 19962
  3. 19974
  4. 19984
  5. 19994
  6. 20004
  7. 20014
  8. 20024
  9. 20035
  10. 20048
  11. 20059
  12. 20068
  13. 20078
  14. 20089
  15. 200910
  16. 20109
  17. 201112
  18. 201216
  19. 201316
  20. 201419
  21. 201520
  22. 201626
  23. 201738
  24. 201836
  25. 201929
  26. 202025
  27. 202122
  28. 202212
  29. 202313
  30. 202410
  31. 20257
  32. 20262

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2015 Altec Aerial Device: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/altec/aerial-device/2015/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Altec Industries, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Altec Aerial Device?
34,176 units in 20 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Altec Aerial Device have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 88 recall campaigns for the Altec Aerial Device, model years 1995 to 2026. 20 of them name the 2015 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Altec Aerial Device open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.